Study of Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) Technology in Laboratory Conditions

Authors

  • M. Laciak Institute of Control and Informatization of Production Processes, Košice, Slovakia
  • E. Škvareková Institute of Mining Sciences and Environment Protection, Faculty of Mining, Ecology, Process Control and Geotechnology, Technical University, Košice, Slovakia
  • M. Durdán Institute of Control and Informatization of Production Processes, Košice, Slovakia
  • K. Kostúr Institute of Control and Informatization of Production Processes, Košice, Slovakia
  • G. Wittenberger Institute of Mining Sciences and Environment Protection, Faculty of Mining, Ecology, Process Control and Geotechnology, Technical University, Košice, Slovakia

Keywords:

underground coal gasification, experimental plant, syngas, tar, environment

Abstract

The UCG technology shows a less detrimental environmental impact as all coal remains underground in the process and leaves less emissions and traces as no aboveground gasifiers are required. The gas is processed to remove harmful particulates and CO2. Coal gasification is safe and economical in particular for large power stations. UCG, a recognized low-carbon technology, is even more attractive when combined with carbon dioxide capture and storage.

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Published

2012-05-15

How to Cite

Laciak, M., Škvareková, E., Durdán, M., Kostúr, K., & Wittenberger, G. (2012). Study of Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) Technology in Laboratory Conditions. Chemické Listy, 106(5), 384–391. Retrieved from http://www-.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/944

Issue

Vol. 106 No. 5 (2012)

Section

Articles